Fairwinds - Desert Point sits in the La Reserve community in Oro Valley, right east of Oracle Road, and has some beautiful views of the Catalina Mountains, with a building that looks like a fancy adobe and Spanish-mission resort, and the place is open 24/7, so the staff is always around to help out or answer questions if anyone needs them, which means people living there can feel secure no matter what time it is, and every apartment has its own emergency communication system so residents can reach someone fast if they need help, and if things change and someone needs extra medical support, the facility can provide skilled care right there on site without having to move anywhere else, so people can stay even if their health needs more attention later. The community has several living options under one roof, including Independent Living for those who prefer to do things on their own and don't need much help and then Assisted Living for those who need some extra help with dressing, bathing, or reminders for medication, and then there's a Memory Care program for people living with Alzheimer's or another type of dementia, and for residents needing the highest level of care, there's Skilled Nursing available, so folks can adjust their level of care without leaving the community they call home, and the whole place is run by Leisure Care, a company that's been doing this for over 30 years and once even won the Leisure Care Business of the Year Award back in 2015.
The apartments themselves are private, newly remodeled, and said to be luxurious, giving each person their own space with the option to join in the strong social calendar if they want, since there are happy hours every week, outings, swimming, art classes, library visits, and a variety of group fitness classes and even travel excursions sometimes, and because a lot of people like to keep up their routines, there's an onsite fitness center and a cozy hair salon managed by skilled stylists who offer consultations and different treatments, plus they have salons days when residents can invite friends, and the dining room is actually a proper restaurant where the chef makes all the meals on-site, which many say is one of the highlights, so mealtimes can be something to look forward to, and because the location is walkable, residents can easily get to the bank, coffee shop, pharmacy, or local stores and restaurants, which makes everyday errands a bit simpler.
People living here get as much independence as they're able to handle, choosing what to do and when, whether that's joining in on happy hour, seeing a movie in the community theater, or participating in group activities or fitness programs, and staff are trained to help whenever needed with personal care through Assisted Living services, and friends and pets are welcome so it really tries to feel like a home, and as people's health needs change, the facility tries to adapt so residents don't have to move away, letting them keep the same community and routines, and there's a focus on making everyone feel like they belong, which shows up in the way staff and neighbors interact and the wide range of activities. The community has amenities meant to help people feel cared for, including concierge services, and the building itself is both elegant and inviting, which isn't always the case with senior living, and while it's an upscale place with a lot of choices, the main goal seems to be keeping residents comfortable, safe, and as independent as possible for as long as they want.
